The King Edward VI School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The King Edward VI School
Address: Cottingwood Lane
Town/City: Morpeth
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE61 1DN
Telephone Number: 01670 515415
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 13-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
Sponsor: Cheviot Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Clare Savage
Capacity: 1506
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1426 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.4%

Location and administration

URN: 137746
DfE Number: 929/4501
UKPRN: 10035957
UPRN: 100110766539
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: North Northumberland (E14001397)
Electoral Ward: Morpeth North (E05016127)

Easting & Northing: 419647E, 586766N
Latitude & Longitude: 55° 10' 31.61" N 1° 41' 34.51" W
Plus Code: 9C7W58G4+5R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Michael Dennis - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2017 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 May 2027.
  • Mr Adam Robert Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mrs Jodie Anne Mercel - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 May 2028.
  • Mrs Lisa Ramshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
  • Mrs Nicholas John Sandeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Jayne Spoors - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Mrs Linda Templey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 May 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 May 2029.
  • Mrs Jill Woolley - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2020 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 11 November 2027.